The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-04-14

"enger, Mr.. Rhodes is as straight as al
arrow, walks erect, with elastic step, arc
IS one of the best horsemen in the county
lie rides over his estate like a Bedouin
and can yell like Camanche when he
wants TO be heard at distance. He has
peen remarkably successful business
man and is now as clear in his Judgment
ana as Keen in a trade as he was when the
young blood bounded through his veins.
Mr.. Henry Wenger is now in his S5th
year. He rides to town horseback from
his farm Oh Linvill's Creek, and is always
in jolly humor. He wasia Wing in the
days OF Henry Clay, and cannot under
stand how any old line Wing can be a
Democrat now. He always inquiries after
Hon. A. IL. Fl. Stuart, who in the olden
time was the idol of the Wings in the
valley, and expresses lis establishment
That such pronounced Wing as Mr.. Stu
art was once, should now allow himself to
be called Democrat. He relates an in
cldent which occurred i'll u circus many
years ago, to illustrate his opinion of the
average Democrat The clown in an in
tervlew with the ring manager exclaimed.
"Oh, wish il would rain.'' The mana
ger asked: What do you wish it to rain
for z" "Oh, | do wish it would rain, =
repeated the clown. "Wh hat good would
that do you ?" replied the manager
why, you see, put in the clown, 1.-THE
rain makes the corn. and the corn makes
whisky, and the whisky makes Demo
crats-that's whyI want it to ran.'' AT
that time Rockingham was the Demo-
cratic Gibraltar, and corn juice generally
circulated pretty freely on such occasions
as circus.
Both Messrs. Rhodes and Wenger are in
excellent health and wonderfully preserved
for their ages. They enjoy mixing with
the people, and are fully up with the times
in everything relating to business and cur
rent events.
Sullivan's Iibernian Cigars, Only Eve
cents, compare fayorably with the best 10
cent Havanas. Call for them when you
want a delicious aroma
Slate Hill Items.
Reported for the vlRGINIAN
Miss S. Wiseman was stricken with pa
ralysis on the 10Th of March. The first
stroke occurred about O'Clock in the
morning, prostrating her but she remained
conscious until about noon, when she had
second and more violent stroke. She re-
NAMED an insensible condition until the
evening of the Goth, when the Master saw
fit to remove her. This noble woman was
born in Rockbridge county in 1899, and died
near Spring Hill, Augusta county She
was widely known and loved for her many
excellent qualities. being ever ready to
make sacrifices for the good of others.
She united with the Lutheran Church some
years ago, and remained a constant mem
Der OF that body until her death. She was
buried IN the Salem cemetery on the 2ad
Robert Jones, while driving Col. East S |
team, was severely injured by the horses
becoming frightened and running away.
The school at Sunny Side, taught by Pro
fessor Good and Miss G. johnson, closed |
several weeks ago. Mr. 6. has been teach |
ing this school for the past six or seven
years with unusual success. At II CLOCK |
the school was dismissed and invited to a |
sumptuous dinner, furnished by the pa
irons. and which all enjoyed alike bothsp pa |
rents and children. They all seemed pleased |
next winter.
The White Hall school, taught by Miss
B. d. Cook, closed the 9Th instant. The
pupils acquitted themselves creditably. !
Theexercises consisted of dialogues, select |
readings, and declarations. A nice dinner
was served by the patrons, which all seem
ed to enjoy
Our friend A. II. Wiseman, was badly |
hurt last week 10y having a log to roll on
him, but we are pleased to see him around
again.
One of the most striking features Of the
industry and enterprise of our neighbor-
hood is the green house belonging to Mr..
j. E. Picker, and situated about miles
from Spring Hill.
This young man left this county in 1882
for Detroit, where he gained some expe-
rience in the art of raising early garden
plants and flowers, and returning to his
home he commenced business He has en-
larged and improved his building and is
putting forth every effort to make his bust
ness complete success. He is an ener-
getic and worthy young man. and We wish |
him success IN this new industry, and hope |
he will build up a pro porous business in |
our DIST. w. J.. n